davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
Monumental Stupidity.


The Hendricks monument committee, in
Indianapolis, shows the usual ignorance of such
committees in proposing to receive models.
delivered at the expense of the sculptor or arch-
tect. from which the committee will take its
pick, and for which no prizes will be offered. As
the cost OF preparing such models. II adequate
will be from 81 900 So 900. it is tolerably plain
that nc sculptor whose time is worth anything.
will waste his labor a model which will be a
dead loss unless it is selected, and which has not
ever the chance of winning prize in the pre-
liminary competition. Such models as are sub
mitted will be by men whose time and In all
proba Dility whose models are worthless. and
the monument. when it is completed, will, like
most such, be worthless too. This Is. we regret
to say, the ono country in the world in which q
committee charged with selecting design for a
$25 600 monument would begin by this graf
nit not to say insulting, suggestion that
sculptors with designs are ready to pitch their
models at any body, for nothing. In France, for
instance, three prizes amounting to at least
50, 500 would be offered: some distinguished
sculptors would make the selection and the end
would be monumen. worthy of it's object But
France has an art of its own Here our COM
mittees in charge of the monument are generally
the only original production connected with It,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

ONE of the best speeches made during the
celebration at Philadelphia was by ex-Presi-
dent Hayes. Mr.. Hayes was not on the pro-
gramme. and his remarks were made in re-
Spouse to a unanimous demand from the
guests at the banquet. Under the circum-
stances, any shortcomings in the discourse
would have been quite excusable; but the ex-
President was equal to the occasion, his little
impromptu speech being admirably expressed,
well fitted to the time and place, and entirely
free from the platitudes and the cut-and-dried
flavor which distinguished the utterances of
certain other speakers at the banquet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

Do the business men and merchants OF In
dianapolis think it would be good advertise
ment for the city to have it telegraphed far
and wide that the municipal government had
passed under the complete control of the Coy
gang7 No other question need be complicated
with this. Let every man who cares for the
prosperity Of the city ask this particular ques-
ton Of himself, and then answer it by hard
work from this time until the last ballot is
cast and counted and declared on the day Of
n1~n4;n~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

SOME months ago Jennings county farm
er, named Deputy, was the victim of bold
confidence game by which he was robbed OF
about So 900. After several weeks of fruit
less pursuit. the thieves were finally arrested
at Terre Haute and taken to Seymour for
trial. The evidence against them was con-
elusive. They were defended by Hon. Jason
B. Brown, Hon. Green Smith, and Hon. b.
Brapaman-three honorables tolerably well
known in Democratic politics Mr. Brown
distinguished himself by six-hours argu-
ment in defense of the thieves, fully equal to
his argument in the tally-sheet forgery cases.
Green Smith went on the bond of witnesses
for the defense, who bad been sent to Jail for
perjury, and Branaman was fined S. for con-
tempt of court. Yet in spite of the joint
efforts of the three honorables, the thieves
were convicted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

GOVERNOR RUsK, of Wisconsin, who has
won distinction by his stern treatment of an
archism, says: 'The republican form of gov
eminent of the people, by the people, and for
the people is the weakest kind of government
with it's laws unenforced, but with the proper
enforcement of the law it becomes stronger
than the strongest monarchy" This is the
case in nutshell and furnishes the strongest
possible argument why all good citizens
sbould stand for the enforcement of lawunder
all circumstances. Herein lies the strength
or weakness of popular government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
OF State Concern.

The Courier hopes the Republicans Of Indian
apolis are fully alive to the Importance of the
fact that the eyes of their brethren throughout
the State are upon them. and that the result of
the ensuing election in that city is more far
reaching in it's consequences than the simple
matter of deciding who shall hold the Offices and
have the control of the distribution of patron
age. The defeat of Mayor Denny will be tri-
umph for Coyism, and that is the most debasing
and debauching element in Indiana politics to-
day We do not presume to dictate how the Re-
publican campaign in Indianapolis shall be con-
Quoted. but as it is matter of Importance to
the party throughout the entire State, it is to be
hoped that nothing may be left undone that will
tend to overthrow the system of gang rule
which prevails In that city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

thur remarked further that "strikes were to
be discouraged, for there were cases when
the parties could Be brought together that a
settlement could not be agreed upon" 1t is
known that Mr.. Powderly holds practically
the same views in regard to the folly OF
strikes and the advantages of arbitration.
Such views coming from the highest officers
Of labor organizations ought to have more
weight among workingmen in general than
seems to be accorded to them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

IT is great mistake that the managers of
the presidential parade have not arranged
their route so that the procession may "swing
around the Circle" The Governors Circle,
besides being an historic spot, and the only
green thing, save the Hendricks Club, on
which the President can rest his eyes while
here, affords room for a great number OF
spectators who would much prefer it to Wash
ington street as a point of observation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

THE Presidents civil-service reform ''prin~
cipIesv were long since bowled down in lndi-
ana, but with the support of an influential
nugwump contingent they have maintained
tolerably erect attitude in Massachusetts,
The combined attack made upon them, how
ever, by the Infatuated Democracy OF the
Bay State win, there is good reason to be-
lieye. soon cause them to wabble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

NOTHING retains for President Cleveland
but to ''Gormandize" Massachusetts,, SO to
speak, if ne hopes to maintain peace in his
marty in that State. That Democrats will re-
main quiet and loyal in face of the awful dis
covery that SO per cent. Of the federal officials
in and out of that commonwealth are Repub-
licans, is too much to expect of hungry and
thirsty Democratic nature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

TIE fact has been demonstrated that Father
McGlynn cannot convert an entire assembly
Of Methodist ministers to his free-land theories
at one swoop. On the other hand, if he
wishes to have anything to show for life
work, it cannot be recommended to him to
labor with the brethren seriatim. He has
struck an unprc.nising field for the cultiva-
ton Of socialistic doctrine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

: in his last Sundays address in New York,
Father McGlynn expressed the belief that
when Henry Georges theories were put into
effect there would be, practically, no taxes,
and the time might come when every man
would get pension. 1t might occur to some
to inquire if nobody pays taxes where will the
money come from to pay pensions, and if pow
erty is to be abolished who will need PEN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
PREs1prNr CLEvELAND's speeches at Phil

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's speeches at Phil
adelphia with the exception of the one before
the Clover Club, were tinged with q de-
votionaI spirit which has not manifested
atseif in his previous public utterances. Per-
haps his remarks were given this subdued
religious coloring out of respect to the men,
DRY Of the early inhabitants and the tradition
that Philadelphia was once pious COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
Y. NJ. C. A. Matters.

The regular monthly meeting of the Y. ~ @.
A. was held last evening" There WAS fair attend.
ance and much interest was manifested. Revs.
Mcleod, Rondthaler and McNutt were present.
and took part in the discussions. A resolution
was passed inviting the members of the Indiana
M. E. Conference enjoy the rooms and privi-
leges OF the Association while in the city. Fifty
or sixty new members were elected, among
whom were some boys from twelve to fourteen
years of age. whom it WAS decided, after discus
sion, should not be ruled out on account OF thelr
years. 1t was decided TO hold gospel messing
in the chapel on Eext Sunday afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
both

+ REEDoM of speech and of action are
among the blessed privileges which residents
in this country enjoy, but the liberty may be
Infused in one case as well as another. The
mar who makes an incendiary speech, who
urges his hearers to rob and kill, should be
nut where he can do no more harm, with as
much promptness as is the man who sets fire
~, u h,1ilairn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
In Favor of Keeping Their Gas.


The threat is made that natural gas will be
piped from within the corporate limits of the
city to distant points for consumption. 1t may
be that the City Council will have something to
saw about such proposition. 1t Is matter of
the highest duty that the city government should
protect its own citizens in the full and exclusive
nse of the natural gas produced within the cor
norate limits. Not q cubic foot of gas should be
carried across the corporate line exceps for the
use of consumers in the Immediate vicinity.
This is topic Of immediate and earnest con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

THE Detroit Tribune says with truth that
there was never time under free-trade rule
In this country when clothing and provisions
and nearly all the necessaries Of life could be
bought cheaply as they can now This
simple statement of fact il worth all the theo-
retical arguments for free trade that were ever
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
Thompson VS.. Howeils.

Boston Herald.
Mr. Maurice Thompson has the audaeity to
assert the opinion that story of Raw E. j.
Hale-ssThe Man Without Couutryh-is worth
more to America shan all TolstoI has writ
ten Mr. Thompson comes from the West as
did Mr.. Howeils in degree originally. We Will
engage that Mr.. Thompson has much the larger
numb of adherents all sections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
Ind,c.ed for Fraudulent Practices.

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-The grand jury to-day
returned an indictment against j. w. Sykes for
issniup fraudulent warehouse receipts. Sykes
failed some eighteen months ago for 600,
most of the losses baing sustained by banks az
which he had hypothetical warehouse receipts,
protesting to represent grain stored When he
failed no grain was found in store.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

THE veterans of the Sixteenth Regiment OF
Connecticut Volunteers accepted in avery kind
spirit their captured guidon returned by an
Alabama regiment, declaring at the same
time their assurance that 'the flags of Ala
bama and Connecticut will in every future
war wave faithfully side by side" So mote it
be; but with the stars and stripes above them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
The Ohio Church Choir.

The Ohio Church Choir Company, which ia to
sing at tho Y NJ. G. A. hall on Friday evening,
for the benefit Of the Newsboys' Home, is said
by competent critics to be unusually good
concert concert company Mrs. Minnie Porter
Baldwin, the soprano, and Miss Marion Hartar,
the vioinist are particularly well recommended.
Mr.. Will Baldwin, the baritone is reader OF
much ability. especially in humorous selections,
and the music of the entertainment will be in
,erspersed With readings and recitations by him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

WHAT will Fhiiadelphians do now? For ten
years they have dated everything from the CEN
tennal of 1876; but they will now, Of course wish
to remind the forgetful outside world of last
weeks celebration often possible, and at the
same time keep green the memory of the
first. multiplicity of centennials is productive
or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

EVERY honest American citizen, whether
native or foreign born, will favor restricted
immigration law which will keep bowling
hyenas like Herr Most out of the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

PHILADELPHIA compiimented Providence last
week on having furnished golden weather for
the celebration. Providence, however, is not
exclusive or partial, the Quaker City impression
to the contrary notwiths tanding. and reserved
supply OF equally agreeable weather for the
In diana State fair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

THE veteran fremen Of New York have left
San Francisco greatly disappointed with their
reception there, and surprised that they did not
cause a sensation. 1.-TWO or three dry goods
stores and one or two saloons hung out signs Of
welcome" says a dispatch, "but these decora
tions ended it all. and the visitors may well feel
that they have not been made the city's guests"
Well why should they have been made the city 8
guests7 Western people who go to New York
re not made the city's guests unless they mis-
behave themselves and get into the station
house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
Encampment of the Adventists.

As soon as the State fair is over the Seventh
day Adventists will take possession of the Elk.
position grounds and begin to arrange for the
State conference aud camp meeting. which be-
gins week from next Tuesday and continued
until Oct IL It is expected that all the visit
ing brethren will be in camp the day before the
meeting begins In order that everything may
be- in readiness, the camp-meeting committee
and the manager of the grocery and dining-hall
will be on the grounds early next week to make
arrangements for the gathering. part OF the
work of the committee will be to put in position
the tents, which will be done early in the week.
They will be pitched in the form of streets and
squares. making miniature city. The manag-
of the gathering expect it to be tie most sue
cessful ever held in the State The services OK
Elder S. H. Lane. an eloquent speaker. who has
recently arrived from Great Grlmsby, England;
Elder George B. Starr. of Chicago, ana others
have been secured Mr.. Starr has been a great
success in holding Bible readings in nearly all
the Southwestern States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

il Alaska but can assure them that during the
summer the weather Is no. enough for any one,
and mosquitoes plentiful and as trouble
some as they are here" This viii be good news
for dissatisfied people who never can find
enough mosauites nearer home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

ALL doubts as to Mrs James Brown Potter's
histrionic ability may now be removed Word
comes from London that she has been photo
graphed in SEVEN ". four new attitudes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

Sioux City, Ia, is about to have what it calls
"a grand corn festival" It will not be complete
without an exhibition of the liquid products.
whose illegal sale caused the death OF Rev.
George Haddock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
Wanted His Share

Merchant Traveller
1--WE all have our burdens 10 bear" said
the minister. There many trials in this
life.n
.Yes, l suppose there are" replied the poor
lawyer, ruefuly; but don't seam to have
much luck at getting mixed M in 'en.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

A QUARREL is raging among Masonic brethren
in several States over the question of accepting
saloon keepers as members of the order. How
ever this may be decided, an incident which
lately occurred in Detroit suggests the propriety
of retaining burglars in good and regular stand
ing in their lodges. The residence of a wealthy
citizen of that place was broken into. and silver
plate and other property to the value of several
thousand dollars gathered together ready for re-
moval. At this juncture, apparently, the plum
derers came across some regalia, jewels and pa
pers which proved the owner of the establish
rnent to be Mason in high standing. This
settled the matter. The burglars could not rob
a brother, and. after arranging the insignia very
carefully on long table. they left the house,
taking nothing with them Prejudiced and
skeptcai people who have insisted that no prac-
teal good results from mem bership in a secret
society should read this and be convinced of
their mistake.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

Mr.. CLEVELAND has been done in plaster,
statuette size and art lovers VINO wish TO adorn
their homes choose between the native
product and the Venuses Of an effete civiliza-
ton
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21

A SURGEON in the United States Marine
Hospital Service, who has spent some time in
Alaska, says 'some people think it is always cold
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
j. II. isohm,e Nominated for Council.

T. H. Bohmie Nominated for Council.
There was very largo gathering of the Re-
publicans of the Twenty fourth ward at No. ga
South Meridian street. last night. for the pur~
pose Of nominating a candidate for Council
Among those present were great many colored
men, who took an active part in the meeting.
There was contest for the nomination. and j.
NJ Bonnie chosen by reclamation. He
thanked the meeting and expressed the belief
that he could be elected. Notwithstanding the
fact that the ward is considered reliably Demo-
cratic. MIR. Bonnie ia engaged in the manuIacI-
nre of carriages at No. %. "a and 26 South New
Jersey street. and is gentleman qualineo 70
make good councilman After the nominal
ton had been made. Mayor Denny discussed
briefly the political situation, and some OF the
things involved in the fight for the possession
of the city government He said he dld not re-
gard it as q political contest and knew from q
very thorough canvas of the city that tEe M aJor-
ity of the citizens did not. He had found
very large class of reputable Democrats who in
doreed his record, and would support him He
had inform alton he said, that the Democrats
had a largo corruption fund for use- 1t Is their
purpose TO buy the voters as cattle would be
bought. What the Republicans need to do is to
guard closely the polls. and see that the full
vote is got out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
sermon ON Evolution of Religion.

A Sermon Evolution of Religion.
Evolution of Religion" is the theme to be
treated by tho pastor of the Universalist Church.
Rev. A. w. Tabor this evening, at 7:30 o'clock,
in the lecture-room of the Central Christian
Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
semi-Centsnnial of Christ Church.

Semi-Centennial of Christ Church.
The congregation of Christ Episcopal Church
will celebrate the semi-centennial OF the parish
during the first week in October. On Sunday,
the I'd, holy communion will be celebrated at
o'clock A. NJ. The regul ar service will be held
at 1890 o'clock. with the jubilee sermon by Rev.
j. P. T. Ingraham. Of St. Louis, former rector
of Christ Church, and Bishop futile will con-
duct the evening service. Meetings will bs
held on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. and
on Wednesday evening reception will be
given at the rectory. in charge of the ladies of
Christ Church guild. The altar guild will have
charge of the decorations during the jubilee.
and committee, consisting of Mrs. Mansur.
Mrs. W. P. Bingham, Mrs. Charles Il. Judson
and Mrs. Thos. Barry, will have charge of ths
refreshments. These will call to their assist
ance any members of the congregation whom
they desire. The parish is in prosperous con-
dition and growing. and the meeting will be
jubilee in the fullest sense of the word The
preliminaries arranged at a meeting held
yesterday by Christ Church guild.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-21
A WARNING TO THE GANG.
The Committee of One Hundred Gives Notices
tina: It viii Protect the Ballot.

The executive committee of one hundred met
yesterday afternoon. and action was taken rela-
tive 30 the violation of the election laws at the
coming city election, follows:
Whereas, The statutes of Indiana provide
that any person suspected or guilty OF hiring Oh
buying or Offering to hire or buy or furnish
ing any money. permitting his money or Other
means to be used to induce, hire or buy any per-
son vote refrain from voting for any candi-
date for any Office, any person who barters or
offers to sell or barter his vote for
any candidate for any office. either
for money, property or other things OF value,
PEELED to testify in relation to the same; thas
in view of the prevailing custom of the free nsa
of money by the direct and Indirect bribery OF
votes at our election and in view Of the fact that
large sums Of money are being collected to be
used in the approaching city election, the COM
mittee of one hundred, through its executive
committee, hereby appoints two persons one
from each of the political parties, where one
from each party can be induced to serve. and
where one from each party cannot De induced
to serve, then two be appointed from
one party who will undertake to attend the
polls at each voting precinct in the coming city
election and secure ouch facts as they may De
enabled to obtain going to establish the unlaw-
full use of m ney in the election, and obtain the
names of all persons who may be suspected in
such unlawful use of money and the names OF
witnesses they may believe have knowledge OF
the violation of the law. and report the same 70
the committee of hundred to be used in
the prosecution of such ofenses.
above named has remained dead letter and I'M
enforced since its passage in 1883. the committee
hereby respectfully request the daily news
rapers of Indianapolis TO publish the action Of
the committee herein, together with the pro-
visions of the statutes above named, and give
notice that the committee will devote Its en-
ergies to the prosecution of any and all persons,
without reference to party or standing, who
shall be detected IN the violation OF the ABOVE
statute"
The committee also offer reward of 800 for
he and person
guilty of buying and selling votes, forging tally
sheets or making illegal af1davits to swear IN
voters stuting ballot boxes any other VIOLA
ton of the election laws.
1t is not generally known that anyone sus'
pected of buying or selling votes can De COM
PEELED to testify before tine Criminal Court
withou. first going before the grand jury. Tho
committee propose to bring such persons before
the Criminal Court and compel them to testify.
Captain Ritter, William Henderson and w.
II. Hobbs were appointed a committee to select
the persons in each voting precinct to secure the
facts to enable the committee to carry outfits
purpose.